Guardian Music — Band of Joy, the name of the blues band Robert Plant formed before Led Zeppelin, is set to perform with Patty Griffin and other US folk and country artistsRobert Plant has announced plans to tour with a new group, resurrecting the name of the band he... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Robert Plant has announced a North American tour. It's highly likely that he will preview material from a new album, which is set is set for release on Rounder later this year. Plant performs with Patty Griffin (vocals), Darrell Scott (multi-instru... more info

All About Jazz — ROBERT PLANT AND THE BAND OF JOY TO TOUR U.S.A. JULY SHOWS TO INCLUDE MATERIAL FROM NEW ROUNDER ALBUM Robert Plant Robert Plant has confirmed a 12 city North American tour. Beginning in July, this first leg of shows, which will be followed by fur... more info

Undercover, Australia — Robert Plant has announced a new supergroup somewhat in Band of Joy. more info

Altsounds — Elizabeth Cook will release Welder on May 11th on 31 Tigers. Produced by Don Was (Rolling Stones, Kris Kristofferson), Welder features guest appearances by Dwight Yoakam, Rodney Crowell and Buddy Miller. Welder is the follow up to CookÃâ... more info

Twangville — Patty Griffin has just released her new album Downtown Church. The album was brilliantly produced by Buddy Miller and has an excellent supporting cast. On this album Griffin captures the soul of the traditional African-American Church, as well as the... more info

CMT — Nashville received a double dose of some eclectic tunes this week, providing a reminder of how cool it can be to live in Music City. After all, this is Buddy Miller's town. Following a screening of the new film Crazy Heart -- a character study on an ... more info

Rodney Crowell, Raul Malo, and Buddy Miller are among the newly elected board members for the Americana Music Association. If Drew Kennedy were to shoot a video for one of the songs on his new album, which one should it be? Vote on his website. Despi... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Rodney Crowell, Raul Malo, and Buddy Miller are among the newly elected board members for the Americana Music Association. If Drew Kennedy were to shoot a video for one of the songs on his new album, which one should it be? Vote on his website. Despi... more info

Altsounds — EMI/Credential Recordings is excited to announce that Patty Griffin is set to release Downtown Church, a gospel-inspired set on January 26, 2010. It is Griffin's seventh album and was produced by Buddy Miller. Downtown Church was cut live in The Down... more info